Swimsuits!!!

[absolutuscchick]

It's official....its time to start shopping for swimsuits!!!!

So, in the name of swimsuit shopping, I thought I would ask where everyone's favorite swimsuits come from!!!

[SmartBlondeGPhB]

"Everything but Water" (I think that's the name) in the Scottsdale Fashion Plaza........It's huge.

They sell in pieces so my "bigger on the top' body can get what it needs. I got a great one there the day after Christmas....And got one a few years ago there too.

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My swimsuit cost more than the two pairs of pants, and two mock turtlenecks I bought at Robinson's May (in total)!

[Celestia*Shine]

The new Victoria's Secret Swim 2004 Brazil line has a great selection of suits! I love the one by Calvin Kline, which is a full peice and has a wrap that's so classic. Check it out if you get a chance!

[ZTAngel]

Burdines

It's a department store in Florida. ("The Florida Store")

They sell all different types of cute bathing suits. My favorite type are Esprit bathing suits and Burdines has a HUGE selection from them. Their bathing suits are slightly expensive there (can run you $70 for something that can be completely ruined in chlorinated water) but Burdines often has great sales; they're infamous for their sales.

I don't like to catalog order my swimsuits. Swimsuits are one of those things that have to fit just right since they're not much covering you. You don't want to accidently get a suit that too baggy, too tight, doesn't have enough material in places that there should be more material, or too see-through.

ETA:
If you like designer swim wear (Esprit, Nautica, Calvin Klein) but don't want to spend a lot, go to TJ Maxx or Marshalls. I've found some awesome CK, Nautica, and Esprit swimsuits there for $20!

[Sister Havana]

I got my current suit at Syms. (kind of like a Marshall's or TJ Maxx but with more "upscale" names) It's a Miraclesuit and I got it for $29! (it sells for something like $85 normally)

[mullet81]

i usually get my swimsuits from JCrew - theyre really cute in a preppy sort of way and they hold up really well with a lot of wear!

[Peaches-n-Cream]

Last summer I bought four bikinis on sale for about $70. That was a great sale. I bought them the day before NY brought back the tax on clothes.

[SmartBlondeGPhB]

VERY cute!

However, after spending a while looking for a suit recently, I know it would definitely not look good on MY body.........

[GeekyPenguin]

I looove that J.Crew one too, but I'd like some more substantial bottoms for it.

[texas*princess]

time to shop for swimsuits already??

i don't even think winter has hit texas yet

[James]

do they let you try them on ?

[SmartBlondeGPhB]

Yes, and yes.............

[James]

Thats like trying on underwear . . and putting it back.

[Peaches-n-Cream]

I wear underwear when I try on bathing suits. I wash the new bathing suits when I get home.

[MeLikey]

Victoria's Secret!!! I'm ordering the bandeau and hot short swimsuit (the black and white one) in the new catalogue. I also may get the black faux suede one too.